KARMA: The Dark World — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| KARMA: The Dark World x Dead By Daylight | 2026-03-20 | Hello agents. Today we are pleased to announce that we have partnered up with our friends at BHVR to bring a little bit of Leviathan to the world of Dead by Daylight. As of right now you can claim an exclusive set of player cards by using code KARMA in the in-game store. These player cards will be available until June 30th - so whether you're a survivor of the fog, or you prefer to BE the terror that lurks in the shadows, be sure to claim them today and represent Leviathan! Mother will be watching... As an additional note, the Steam Spring Sale has begun - and you can save 45% on KARMA: The Dark World! A perfect time to tell your friends (or |
| Happy Lunar New Year | 2026-02-17 | Hello Agents, First of all – a huge thank you to all the new operatives that have joined us over the past few weeks and shared their thoughts, their praise, and their feedback on KARMA. It brings the Bureau much pleasure to see you all tending to your duties so diligently. Today is a very special day for the team here at Pollard, as we celebrate the Lunar New Year switching to the year of the Fire Horse. We’d like to wish agents the world over all the best and invite you all to celebrate with us wherever you are – and that the rest of the year brings good fortune, reunions and safety for all of you. As an added thank you, we’ve been paying at |
| KARMA: The Dark World Now 45% Until Feb 13th | 2026-01-30 | Attention All Agents, we have an important update for you from MOTHER. KARMA: The Dark World is currently 45% off in Steam’s Daily Deal But act fast: this discount only lasts until February 13! To celebrate, we decided to take you all behind the scenes with Geng Li, creator of the haunting soundtrack, EP and audioscape of the game - showing you how they pulled the music together to compliment the games narrative hooks, and how they integrated next gen audio tech such as Dolby Atmos into the game. Enjoy. (Warning - for those that haven't PLAYED the game, yet - you may want to give this a miss for potential visual scene spoilers!) New Bundles! |
| Karma: The Dark World now available for 33% off until January 5th. | 2025-12-18 | This is the time of year where jack frost starts to nip at your toes, so stay inside and play some of the warmest indie games.You may even find your new favourite Indie Game with the Wired Winter Steam Sale 2025!Cozy up with our incredible discounts and expand your gaming library. Whether you’re into intense single-player tales or exciting multiplayer action, Wired Productions has something special for you, including some brand new updates landing TODAY! Before letting you roam the other Wired Productions games, Make sure you share with your friends and families that Karma: The Dark World is 33% off in the Wired Winter Sale. Beneath - Retro M |
| Your next assignment - vote for us in the Horror Game Awards Finals! | 2025-11-28 | Hello again agents, The verdict is in: KARMA: The Dark World has been nominated for 6 awards at the Horror Game Awards: Players Choice, Best Art Direction, Best Soundtrack, Best Narrative, Best Indie Horror Award Game Of The Year We’ve made it this far because of you and now the final decisions rest in your hands! Every vote will get us closer to winning alongside the jurors involved. Cast your vote for Karma here: https://www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-voting-is-now-open If you believe in Mother’s vision, if you want KARMA to stand out among the best, then make your choice count. – Pollard Studio & Wired Productions |
| MOTHER says : Nominate KARMA for Outstanding Story Rich Game! | 2025-11-24 | Hello agents. It's that time of year again where the loyal citizens of our great community are tasked with telling Steam about their favourite game experiences of the year. We are very proud of all of the artistry that was created in order to bring the world of KARMA to life - from the visuals, to the audio and the performances of the talented actors, and as such it can be VERY tricky to decide which of the award categories KARMA belongs in the most - however we have decided that the best category would be for Story Rich Game. At it's core, KARMA was made to tell a complicated story of love, loss and sacrifice - one that we trusted you, the p |
| MOTHER Says - Vote for KARMA In The Horror Game Awards | 2025-11-12 | Hello Agents.KARMA has been nominated for the Horror Game Awards in the Players Choice Award Category. We are privileged to be included in a list containing some other amazing games - and as a player voted award, every single public vote counts! https://www.thehorrorgameawards.com/news/public-voting-round-2If you want to serve Mother then a vote would be truly appreciated. Thank you as always for your support, your fanart - your screenshots and your theories - we'll need to do another roundup soon! Please be sure to highlight anything you want us to see, and most importantly look after yourselves. - Pollard Studio and Wired Productions |
| KARMA: The Dark World Won Big at the NYX Game Awards! | 2025-11-03 | We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community: KARMA: The Dark World has been honoured with not one or two, but three awards at the 2025 NYX Game Awards!🏆 Best Original Soundtrack 🎧 Best Music & Sound Design 🖥️ PC Game – Best MusicThese awards recognize the incredible work of our team, especially composer Geng Li of LM Audio Productions, whose haunting and immersive score helped bring the world of KARMA to life!We’re deeply grateful to the NYX Game Awards for this recognition, and to all of you, our players, for your continued support. If you haven’t experienced the soundscape of KARMA: The Dark World yet, now’s the perfect |
| Karma: The Dark World Nominated for Two Prestigious Awards! | 2025-10-30 | We’re incredibly proud to announce that Karma: The Dark World has been nominated for two major awards and we need your support to help us bring them home! This recognition is a huge moment for our team and for everyone who’s joined us on this haunting journey through the depths of psychological horror. These nominations celebrate not just the game, but the community that’s grown around it and your voice matters. The Horror Game Awards 2025 – Players’ Choice We’ve made it into the Top 30 of the Players’ Choice category in the first public voting round of the Horror Game Awards 2025. This award is all about the fans and we’re honoured to be con |
| Karma: The Dark World is in the Dread XP Indie Horror Showcase! | 2025-10-23 | When October’s shadows grow long and the air turns cold, the nightmares come calling. Today karma:The Dark World will have a trailer in the Indie Horror Showcase at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EST. Presented by DreadXP and The MIX, the Indie Horror Showcase returns to unleash its latest collection of dev‑crafted terrors. Co‑hosted by John Wolfe and BigGaming64, this year marks the third annual descent into the most twisted corners of the indie world! Check it out later on Youtube here: |
| Help KARMA: The Dark World Get Nominated at The Horror Game Awards! | 2025-10-11 | Hello Agents,We’re thrilled to share that public nominations are now open for The Horror Game Awards 2025! This is your chance to show your support and help KARMA: The Dark World earn a spot among the year’s best horror experiences.Vote here: The Horror Game Awards – Public NominationsWhen you get to the question:“Which 2025 horror game is your favourite?”Please type in: KARMA: The Dark WorldYour nomination means a lot to our team and helps bring more attention to the world of KARMA - its haunting atmosphere, psychological depth, and dark storytelling.Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping KARMA: The Dark World reach even mo |
| Karma : The Dark World Returns to The Indie Horror Showcase | 2025-10-10 | When October’s shadows stretch long and the air turns sharp, horror awakens. On October 23rd at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EST, the Indie Horror Showcase 2025 - presented by DreadXP and The MIX - returns to once again celebrate the strange, the unsettling, and the beautifully macabre.Co-hosted by horror veterans John Wolfe and BigGaming64, this year marks the third annual descent into the darkest corners of indie development. And Wired is bringing three fresh nightmares to the altar...Prepare yourself for exclusive new trailers from: 🩸 BrokenLore: DON’T LIE 🌊 Beneath 🕯️ KARMA: The Dark WorldKARMA: The Dark WorldKARMA: The Dark World returns to t |
| Indie Chaos, Wired Style | 2025-09-04 | No, you’re not seeing things. Up to 90% off Wired games on Steam. This isn’t one of those “polite discounts” – this is the kind of sale that makes your wishlist weep and your backlog beg for mercy.For nearly 20 years, we’ve been doing things our way – publishing the weird, the bold, the unforgettable. Games with soul. Games that get under your skin. Games that make you laugh, scream, and sometimes question reality itself. And for one week only, you can snag them for less than the price of your morning coffee.Here’s just a taste of the chaos waiting for you:Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks (-50%) 🚗💥 – Explosions, orcs, and racing mayhem. With |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 8 | 2025-08-22 | Agents, the darkness thrives because of you.In Community Creation Spotlight #8, your incredible creativity has breathed new life into the shadows of KARMA: The Dark World. Every map crafted, every story told, every wild idea shared has left an indelible mark, making our dark world richer and more unforgettable. ✨ Explore this week’s spotlighted creators and witness how they’ve transformed KARMA’s reality.SakiSuoxiVKG BocchiтварьAnd the journey continues…🚀 Starting September 10, Xbox Series X|S players can dive in and add their unique touch to our evolving world. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned shadow weaver, your imagination unlocks |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 7 | 2025-08-15 | Agents, the shadows are shifting… The awe‑inspiring creativity in Community Creation Spotlight #7 has reshaped KARMA: The Dark World in ways we never imagined. Every twisted map, every haunting narrative, every spark of imagination leaves a permanent mark, turning darkness into something unforgettable. 🔍 Discover this week’s featured artists and see how they’re bending the world of KARMA to their will. Akira Hero KapiRcello And the shadows grow wider… 📅 September 10, Xbox Series X|S agents join the ranks. Whether you’re stepping into the dark for the first time or already weaving its secrets, your creativity shapes the world where anything |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 6 | 2025-08-08 | Agents!The astounding creativity you’ve shown in Community Creation Spotlight 6 has transformed KARMA: The Dark World in amazing ways. Every map, every story, and every wild piece of imagination leaves a real mark on our game, turning darkness into something unforgettable. Watch our latest montage: And there’s more on the horizon. Starting September 10th, Xbox Series X|S players can jump in and add their creative spark to the community. Whether you’re just starting out or already shaping the shadows, your ideas help make KARMA a place where anything can happen. This weeks featured artists:Thank you for turning the unknown into something every |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 5 | 2025-08-01 | Agents!Your creative energy has once again transformed the unknown into the unforgettable. Community Creation Spotlight 5 revealed not just submissions, but living fragments of imagination, each a footprint in the ever-shifting darkness of KARMA: The Dark World. Whether you conjured crumbling ruins, suspenseful whispers, or rare glimmers of hope, your vision reshapes every shadowed passage and hidden secret. Featured artists: @GeekNamedMike @JontyVP @SneakyMike @AggzGaming What you create doesn’t just challenge convention, it redefines what our universe can be. It’s your courage to imagine, to explore, and to embrace the unsettling that gives |
| Beneath Public Playtest Now Live! | 2025-07-29 | The whispers below the surface of the waves have grown into a mighty roar as the FIRST public playtest for Beneath goes live!Get ready to descend into the unknown — the first public playtest of Beneath is here! For the first time, players will step into the shadowy depths of this atmospheric, tension-filled adventure and help shape its future. Whether you're drawn to mysterious lore, strategic survival, or the thrill of the unknown, Beneath invites you to explore, uncover, and survive the horrors below.Head over to our Steam page now to access the playtest – but be quick! The floodgates will close on August 4th 2025.Join the community discord |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 4 | 2025-07-25 | AGENTS!You’ve once again shattered expectations in Community Creation Spotlight 4. With every submission, you’ve turned the shadows of KARMA: The Dark World into unforgettable experiences. From eerie corridors to the faintest glimmers of hope, you’ve claimed mystery as your own, leaving your mark on every twisted corner.Featured artists: @BetweenDPixels @codainside@nomo35382658@playpausephoto We’re continually inspired by the way you uncover wonder in the unsettling and give spirit to what hides in the darkness. Your passion drives this world; your vision keeps it alive. Thank you for daring to create, and for making KARMA: The Dark World a p |
| KARMA: The Dark World | Community Creation Spotlight 3 | 2025-07-18 | AGENTS! Your imagination knows no bounds. With every entry to Community Creation Spotlight 3, you’ve transformed the shadows of KARMA: The Dark World into something unforgettable. From the chilling corridors to the faintest glimmer of light, you’ve captured the essence of mystery and made it your own. We’re in awe of how you uncover beauty in the unsettling and breathe life into the unknown. Your passion is what makes this world pulse with energy and intrigue. Thank you for sharing your vision and for making KARMA: The Dark World a place where darkness and creativity thrive together. Here are this weeks featured artists. If you want to see yo |